5 from 12 votes
Michelada Recipe
The Michelada Recipe combines Clamato juice with lime juice, Worcestershire, steak sauce, spices, and chili powders to create a savory, tangy cocktail mix. This mix is served over ice and topped with light Mexican beer in a glass rimmed with Tajin seasoning, garnished with lime wedges. It offers a balanced beverage with spicy, salty, and citrusy flavors typical of the classic Mexican Michelada.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
4
cocktails (1/2 cup mixture each)
Calories:
39 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 10 ounces clamato (see note 1)
- 4 tablespoons lime juice from about 2 1/2 limes (1/4 cup)
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce (1 ounce)
- 2 tablespoons steak sauce 1 ounce, A1 Original
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons black pepper freshly ground
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- tajin seasoning for rimming the glass (see note 2)
- 4 lime for garnish, wedges
- 24 ounces beer such as Corona or Modelo, for topping (see note 3, light Mexican
Instructions
- In a glass pitcher, add Clamato, lime juice, Worcestershire, A1, lemon juice, white vinegar, Tabasco, garlic powder, black pepper, chili powder, Old Bay, sugar, and salt.
- Stir to combine, about 30 seconds, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes (this is a good time to chill your glassware, too).
- In a shallow dish as wide as your serving glass, add Tajin seasoning to 1/4-inch deep. Run a lime wedge around the top of each glass, then dip the top of the glass upside-down into the Tajin and turn to coat.
- Fill the glasses with ice. Add 1/2 cup Michelada mixture, then top with beer. Garnish with a lime wedge.
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Notes
- Use Clamato for an authentic savory base; substitute tomato juice or V8 if unavailable.
- For the rim, Tajin seasoning provides spicy lime salt flavor; alternatively, use Margarita salt or chili powder.
- Light Mexican beers like Corona, Modelo, or Tecate complement the Michelada mix well.
- The recipe yields a batch for four Micheladas, ideal for sharing.
- Serve in tall glasses such as highball, pint, mason jars, or mugs for a traditional presentation.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 cocktail
Calories
39kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
820mg
(34%)
Potassium
162mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
142IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
30mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 cocktails (1/2 cup mixture each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 39
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 cocktail | |
| Calories | 39kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 820mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 162mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 142IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.